Chicken Little Inspired Dog Names

Ace “Chicken Little” Cluck is the main character from the film Chicken Little. He is a tiny rooster who is often made fun of, especially when he claims the “sky is falling”. Later on in the film, it was revealed that he is not crazy after all and that there are aliens invading the quiet town of Oakey Oaks. Because of his likable personality and good nature, Ace Cluck is one of Disney’s most beloved characters.

Additionally, the name Ace is a top choice for a pet name, especially dogs. Perhaps one of the most notable canines with this name is Ace the Wonder Dog. Otherwise known simply as Ace, he is a German Shepherd who was featured in numerous films and film serials between 1938 and 1946. According to critics, Ace the Wonder Dog was RKO Pictures’ answer to the enormous success that was experienced by Warner Bros. canine actor and acting sensation, Rin Tin Tin.

Ace made his debut in the 1938 film Blind Alibi, directed by Lew Landers. After appearing in multiple films and programs for RKO Pictures, he started working for a number of other projects for Republic Pictures. Ultimately, he ended up moving to Columbia Pictures, where he took on his most memorable role yet – “Devil”, Phantom’s sidekick in the 1943 serial called The Phantom.

While his original burst of publicity brought him lots of fame and attention, Ace eventually became less and less popular. In 1945, he played the role of “Rusty” in the film The Adventures of Rusty. While Columbia Pictures would go on to create seven more films from this franchise, Ace did not reprise his role in the sequels. His impressive repertoire of other films includes Orphans of the Street, Almost a Gentleman, The Rookie Cop, The Girl from Alaska, War Dogs, Headin’ for God’s Country, The Monster Maker, Danny Boy and God’s Country.

Another well-known canine with the name Ace is the fictional character Ace the Bat-Hound. He was created by Sheldon Moldoff and Bill Finger and made his debut in 1955 in the Batman #92 comics. Funnily enough, the creation of this character was partly inspired by the success of Ace the Wonder Dog and other canine personalities who have appeared in films and television.

Ace the Bat-Hound is described as the crime-fighting sidekick of Batman and Robin. He was found by the duo when his master, John Wilker, was kidnapped by a group of counterfeiters. Eventually, Wilker took a job that did not allow him to care for Ace as much as he would like to. Thus, he decided to give up ownership of the dog to Bruce Wayne. This led to Ace becoming Bat-Hound full-time.